The Marc Foundation

“Board members wilford cardon, craig cardon and patrick cardon have a family relationship.”

“The filing organization contracted with one of its related organizations, copa health, inc. (copa), for management and programmatic services (medical staff services). Copa provides the ceo and cfo for the filing organization and they were paid the following by copa respectively during the fiscal year for the services they provided to the filing organization. Sharareh najafi-piper, ceo - $11,298 martin quintana, cfo - $2,464 as copa and the filing organization are related organizations, the calendar year 2023 compensation and benefits for the ceo and cfos are reported on form 990, part vii, section a, columns e and f and schedule j, part ii, row (ii).”

“Copa health, inc (copa) is the sole member of the filing organization.”

“The full board of directors and officers of copa act as the full board of directors and officers for the filing organization.”

“The following acts require approval from the sole member: (1) amendments to the organization's bylaws, and (2) borrowing money from any lender.”

“Prior to filing, the form 990 was reviewed by the cfo and ceo and it was provided to all board members for review.”

“Enforcing agency policy on conflicts of interest is the responsibility of the enterprise risk, audit, and finance committee of the board of directors. This committee dedicates one meeting per year to: (1) ensure all conflict of interest statements have been received, (2) ensure conflicts are fully understood and implications discussed and disposition agreed upon, (3) ensure that board members with conflicts, if any, follow policy with respect to voting on matters that they may have a conflict with, and (4) recommend enhancements to existing forms, policies, and training related to conflicts of interest.”

“The organization does not currently have any paid officers or employees. However, a compensation policy is in place that would require the board as a whole, as the executive committee, to review the compensation of all officers by comparing their compensation to compensation of individuals in like positions, in like organizations using forms 990, compensation studies, and other available data. The board or committee would then approve any changes in compensation based on this information.”

“The organization will provide, in a timely manner, copies of all policies, the audited financial statements, and/or the governing documents, when requested in writing or in person.”

“Copa health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services guided by our six core values - people first, compassion, integrity, perseverance, accountability, and innovation. Copa health inspires health, hope, and happiness by delivering world class solutions to individuals, families, and communities. With a focus on assisting members to achieve long-term stability, we offer integrated healthcare, employment-related services, day programs, in-home supports, counseling, and affordable housing for individuals and families with complex medical, behavioral and/or long-term care needs. We operate affordable supportive housing including rental housing, residential group homes, community living services, individually tailored living arrangements, adult and developmental homes, and supportive housing services as well as health homes providing integrated health services. Our approach to community development combines physical and behavioral healthcare with social services, helping individuals and families live fuller, healthier lives.”

“The process and authority for selecting the financial statement auditor and for overseeing the financial statement audit did not change during the fiscal year.”